Skating Instructor

1 week ago


Port Coquitlam, Canada City of Port Coquitlam Full time

Job ID:

- J1124-0917
- Position Number:

- 24-150c
- Job Title:

- 24-150c - Skating Instructor (Casual)
- Job Type:

- Casual
- Job Category:

- Recreation
- Open Positions:

- 4
- Department:

- Recreation
- Division:

- Recreation
- Employee Group:

- 0
- Date Posted:

- December 3, 2024
- Closing Date:

- December 31, 2024
- Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam_
- Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve._

This is recreation work that involves instructing skate programs, preparing individual program plans and promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Instructors ensure that participants have a positive experience and are performing the skills in a safe manner as set out in the established programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction and services provided and conformance to established practices.

**Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to**:

- Instructs programs, such as learn to skate, beginners hockey and the basics of other arena sports, using techniques in compliance with program standards
- Performs set up and take down of equipment
- Checks that equipment is in good working order by making minor adjustments and informing supervisors when repairs are required
- Demonstrates skating techniques to individuals and groups of all ages and abilities
- Maintains a variety of routine records and reports
- Prepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor
- Ensures the public areas, such as arena, lobby, washrooms and skate shop are clean, safe and free of obstacles by picking up litter, etc.
- Standard First Aid
- Level I
- NCCP Theory Certification or a Skate Instructor Course or equivalent
- Two (2) months full time equivalent experience working with children in a related field
- Level 2
- Recognized NCCP Theory Certification and a Skate Instructor Course
- Four (4) months full time equivalent experience working with children in a related field including 40 hours of skate instruction

**Why should you consider working for us?**
- An hourly starting wage of $20.59 (2024 rate of pay), plus 12% in lieu of benefits and general holidays, and a living wage adjustment
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer

**The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.**

**To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.**

**The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.**
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